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In pictures: Explosion of colour and joy as Northampton Pride takes over Market Square
Northampton Pride took place on the Market Square over the weekend – and there was plenty of colour and smiles throughout!
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Watch drone footage of huge fire on Northampton industrial estate 'most likely started accidentally' in skip
A huge fire on an industrial estate in Northampton was “most likely started accidentally” in a skip, according to the fire service.
Family pay tribute to ‘funny, smiling boy’ with ‘kindness inside of him’ who died of a stab wound in Adnitt Road, Northampton
The ‘utterly heartbroken’ family of a teenage boy who died in Northampton have issued a tribute their ‘amazing’ Khadeem.
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Northamptonshire support charity raises complaints over removal of disabled parking
A council decision to remove disabled parking bays at the front of a leisure centre has been branded “catastrophic”, after concerns were raised that some people will no longer be able to access community services.
52 pictures of football fans going through the wringer again at Northampton pub as England see off Norway
It was yet another rollercoaster for England fans at this Northampton pub.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle major blaze at Northampton industrial estate
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze in Northampton this evening, Saturday.
Adnitt Road Murder Inquiry: Detectives carry out warrants in Northampton as investigation continues
Detectives leading the murder inquiry after the death of a teenage boy in Northampton have been carrying out warrants as part of the investigation.
Sentencing adjourned again for man, 29, who admitted keying car in Northampton neighbourhood
A 29-year-old man who pleaded guilty to keying a car in a Northampton neighbourhood has had his sentencing adjourned again.
Adnitt Road murder inquiry: Four arrests after death of Northampton teenager
Detectives leading the murder inquiry after a teenage boy was stabbed in Northampton have made four arrests, it has been announced.
Firefighters called to huge blaze involving 40 acres of crop on farmland as smoke seen billowing across part of Northamptonshire
Firefighters were called to a huge fire on farmland in Northamptonshire, which involved around 40 acres of crop.
'Caught in the middle': Northampton homeowners fear £7,000 bills as dispute over developer charge drags on
Homeowners on a Northampton housing estate say they have spent more than a year fearing bills worth thousands of pounds after becoming caught up in an ongoing dispute over a six-figure Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge.
Council explains why it chose not to screen the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon on big screen in Northampton's Market Square
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has explained why it chose not to screen the FIFA World Cup on a big screen in Northampton's Market Square.
In pictures: Planters, floral displays and more on show as East Midlands in Bloom judges visit Northampton
Planters, floral displays and more were on show across Northampton as East Midlands in Bloom judges paid a visit.
Major Northampton roads set to close as repair works get under way
Drivers in Northampton are being warned to expect disruption later this month as a series of temporary road closures come into force for carriageway repairs, utility works and events.
Northamptonshire Tourism Business Awards 2026 entries now open
Tourist destinations across the county – including pubs, venues and attractions – are being invited to enter the Northamptonshire Business Tourism Awards 2026.
Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Look inside 'exceptional' home in Northamptonshire village complete with swimming pool and almost two acres of land
An “exceptional” home in a Northamptonshire village, complete with a swimming pool and almost two acres of land, has been added to the market.
COURT ROUND-UP: Driver who fled after causing Northampton town centre crash among the these 35 cases
Local magistrates also dealt with offenders guilty of assaults on police, outraging public decency, stealing food from McDonald’s, causing a crash in town centre, possession of cocaine and more…
Historic murder investigation into Northampton woman’s death officially closed
An historic murder investigation launched by Northamptonshire Police 25 years after a woman’s death has been officially closed.
Firefighters called to grass fire 'spreading at a considerable rate' across Northampton beauty spot
Firefighters were called to a grass fire, which was “spreading at a considerable rate” across a Northampton beauty spot.